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The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in a case involving the rectification of contracts.

Amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure were filed on October 23, 2019. These amendments, effective January 1, 2020

On September 30, 2104, the Minister of Justice introduced Bill n°14: An Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure and other provisions.

In June 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States released 27 new written decisions on a wide range of matters. During that same time, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued only four.

On November 30th the Superior Court released its decision in de Muelenaere v Great Gulf Homes Limited.

In a just-released decision, Chevron Corp v Yaiguaje, 2015 SCC 42, the Supreme Court of Canada held that Canadian courts have jurisdiction to decide whether a foreign judgment can be enforced in Ontario...

Decision-makers are frequently tasked with assessing witness testimony and making findings on the reliability and credibility...

The Supreme Court of Canada struck down the court hearing fees imposed by the province of British Columbia as being unconstitutional.

On September 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave in Pharmascience Inc v Janssen Inc et al ["Janssen"], giving the Supreme Court an opportunity...

The Supreme Court of Canada recently rejected a leave application of the Canada Revenue Agency, meaning the much heralded decision in Iggillis Holdings v Canada (MNR), 2018 FCA 51 is good law.

When a judgment debtor owns personal property such as vehicles, equipment, or valuable items, creditors can pursue seizure and sale through a bailiff to satisfy outstanding debts. This collection method involves investigating assets, physically seizing property, and auctioning goods to recover judgment amounts, though certain restrictions apply to protect basic necessities and lower-value items.

The procrastinators among us are well acquainted with the Interpretation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 238 (the "Act") s. 25(3), which extends deadlines by providing that:

In Hryniak v. Mauldin, 2014 SCC 7, the Supreme Court of Canada considered Ontario’s civil procedure rules 20.04(2.1) and (2.2).

On January 23, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the case of Hryniak v. Mauldin, in which is signaled a fundamental shift in the way that summary judgment motions are to be handled in the Province of Ontario.

A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLP

If you were harmed by someone in a position of trust, such as a teacher, coach, religious leader, or caregiver, you may be wondering whether the organization behind that person can also be held responsible.

When most people think of injuries resulting from accidents or negligence, they imagine visible harm -broken bones, lacerations, or other physical trauma. However, many injuries are far less visible, yet equally devastating.

Earl Cherniak Q.C. was recently interviewed about a costs ruling that has been through two levels of appeal so far and is now the subject of an application for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada.